Biography

Dr. Skiba, also known as Dr. Fraud ®, is an international expert in financial crime, cyber-crime, and professional development (academic, public, and private sector) and is referred to as one of the top crime fighters in the world. He worked for two corporations for 25 years in special investigations and management and now owns his own international company focusing on consulting, training, and speaking on fraud and professional development. He has worked on hundreds of projects across the globe, including Malaysia, Argentina, Singapore, Mexico, Germany, USA, and the Nordics He has performed at over 500 public speaking events including keynoting, emceeing, moderating, and hosting. He has also been a university professor for 15 years and is currently Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Colorado State University Global. He holds an MBA and a PhD and as an experienced professor, Dr. Fraud is also highly sought after to perform training sessions in all venues. Governments, corporations and colleges from around the world regularly call upon him to consult, train, and assist with financial crime, cyber-crime, and professional development topics and strategies.

He also founded and manages Dr Fraud Training Group, which offers fully online classes in financial crime and is sought after as a media contributor that can be seen in many outlets including NBC, ABC, London Telegraph, and SiriusXM radio. He is an instructor for the U.S. ATF and a member of the Academic Council of the United Nations System. He is an accomplished author and recently published a book entitled “The Psychology of Fraud” and the host of DFTV-Dr Fraud TV, a show dedicated to investigating scams and fraud around the globe.

Speech Topics

All of Dr. Fraud’s topics are available in the virtual format, including a must have q&a! This include up to a 4 hour half day seminar for deeper dives.

Psychology of Fraud

This session is founded on the presenters newly released book entitled, “The Psychology of Fraud”. This session will explore what motivates people (how honest are you??) as this is the basis for psychological and criminological research. Furthermore, attendees will gain an understanding of criminological theory and why fraudsters commit crime. These theories will be explored and applied in a fraud context which will assist with developing highly effective counter fraud strategies. Preventative efforts based on these theories will also be explored. Attend if you dare to get into the mind of a fraudster.

What Makes Fraudsters Tick

Ever wonder what makes a person willing to commit fraud? Why doesn’t ethics and honesty kick in? Is it a push (motivational) factor or a pull (opportunity) factor that plays a bigger part? In this informative session, Dr. Fraud will explore all of these questions and dive into the mid-set of a fraudster. Gaining insights into the fraudsters mind will assist with developing stronger strategies for prevention, a key take-a-way from this session.

PsychTech –Psychology of Technology (Fraud Focus)

Technology is engulfing our society, from the IoT, social media, robotics, ML and AI. Learn how this technology is affecting human behavior and how companies are at increased risk. The session will begin by exploring how technology is growing at an incredible rate, putting more data and information into circulation than ever before. The session will then dive into psychological and criminological concepts focusing on how human behavior is changing as a result of technology. Attendees will then explore the mind of a fraudster and how scammers have also evolved tactics in this new tech era. Finally, different tactics to fight the new age criminal will be presented, providing attendees with valuable take-aways for application in their respective companies.

How to Hack a Human. Why are all Humans Vulnerable?

The research indicates that 98% of all cyber-attacks occur as a result of social engineering tactics. This implies that humans (employees) are the weakest link in an organizations system, which leaves the door open to cyber-criminals. In this session, attendees will learn the psychological tricks and tactics that criminals use to manipulate employees into gaining access into internal systems. Understanding these persuasive tactics will help organizations develop stronger, more focused cyber strategies. In this informative session, Dr. Fraud will explore all of these significant topics and engulf the audience in how to hack a human.

Why People Cheat

Have you ever wondered what is at the root of cheating behavior? That is, what is the core motivation that would drive an individual to cheat in a given situation? This session will explore the psychological aspects of why people cheat and what are the main drivers of this behavior. Learn proven cheating prevention strategies that are based on these behavioral aspects.

The Power of Fraud Persuasion: How scammers use psychological tricks to manipulate.

Have you ever wondered how scammers are able to defraud and con a seemingly logical victim? The research on fraudsters and conmen indicates that they rely on deep psychological principles to entice and trick individuals into engaging in their schemes. Having an understanding of these tactics (spoiler alert, one of them is a sense of urgency), will assist with developing a strong awareness of their approaches in order to thwart their efforts and send them elsewhere. Fraud relies heavily on emotion and successful scammers home in on these emotional triggers. In this session. attendees will learn how to create powerful strategies to identify scams and ultimately prevent themselves from being enticed by the power of persuasion.

Corporate and Occupational Fraud

Corporate and occupational fraud is predicted to become one of the largest threats to companies and agencies in the upcoming year. Facing this internal threat requires a unique approach to counter-fraud, an approach that must be unique to that particular institution. In this very interactive session, learn specifics on schemes, detection methods, and strategies that can be taken away for immediate application. Furthermore, delve into the mind of the corporate fraudster and how their unique make-up requires equally unique tactics.

Finding your Risk: Performing a Successful Vulnerability Assessment

Performing a vulnerability assessment is one of the most beneficial ways that a company can perform a health check of their fraud tactics, pain points, vulnerabilities, and opportunities. In this interactive session, learn specifics on how to perform this very important procedure from the perspective of Dr. Fraud, who has performed hundreds of assessments across the